Platte River Bard Podcast

We had an awesome time chatting with Carly Frolio and Nick Knipe — the two stars playing the love-struck small-town girl and city boy in the upcoming production of Rock of Ages! And we also spoke to their Director, Jeff Garst. This is a high-energy, nostalgic 80's musical, with comedy, romance, totally rad costumes, big hair, as well as all the 80's hits! "Rock of Ages" premiered in 2005 in LA and Las Vegas 2006. It then went Off-Broadway in 2008, and finally premiered on Broadway in 2009 until 2015. In 2012 it also became a musical. Book was written by Chris D'Arienzo. RALSTON COMMUNITY THEATRE Tickets and Website: https://ralstoncommunitytheatre.org/ Venue will be located at: Stocks n Bonds, 8528 Park Dr, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

What happens when a roller coaster derails and high school kids are killed in the crash, only to make their case to a fortune teller for the chance to be raised from the dead? This musical, "Ride the Cyclone", is full of unexpected twists and turns, with dark humor, and even some heart. "Ride the Cyclone" runs at SNAP! Productions Ghost Light Theatre for this unforgettable ride - July 11-27th. Music, book, and lyrics were by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell. "Ride the Cyclone" made it's world premiere in 2008 in British Columbia. It's American Premiere took place in 2015 at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. It opened Off-Broadway in 2015 and the musicalt will make it's European debut in November 2025. SNAP! PRODUCTIONS CONACT INFO: Tickets and Website: https://www.snapproductions.com/ 2221 Thurston Cir, Bellevue, NE 68005 HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

There are so many wonderful summer musicals to attend this summer, and be sure to add this little gem to your list! Mills Masquers presents "Unexpected Joy", a musical with lots of harmony, soul, and comedy. We meet four family members who are in different places in life, and they all come together for a memorial service. This family has had lots of tension over the years, and suddenly they find a path to acceptance, where before they found conflict. We spoke to Director, Ryan Fuller and Actor, Kristen Binder about this lovely little production in Glenwood IA. Get your tickets now and enjoy the harmonies of pop, folk, rock and blues in this sweet little theatre. "Unexpected Joy" is a Concord Theatrical Production. Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell. Music by Janet Hood. The World Premiere happened in 2016, and then it premiered off-Broadway in 2018. CONTACT INFO: Tickets and Website: www.millsmasquers.com Address: 56542 221st, Glenwood, IA 51534 HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Angels Theatre Company is proud to present the 10th Annual First Flight Festival, soaring onto the stage July 17–27! We spoke with Interim Artistic Director at Angels, Jamie Bullins, along with playwrights David Chapelle and Adrien Loehring (who also is a Composer), and they couldn’t be more excited to showcase this year’s lineup. First Flight features an eclectic mix of new short plays, monologues, and even a musical, all written by members of the Angels Playwriting Collective. Each piece runs around 10 minutes—short, sharp, and unforgettable. Catch every show in just two unique Flights—but don’t wait! Tickets sell out fast for this one-of-a-kind celebration of local voices and bold new work. Get your tickets today, and then buckle in for Angels Theatre Company’s signature flights! ANGELS THEATRE COMPANY: Tickets & Website: https://angelscompany.org/ First Flight will be presented at UNL's Studio Theatre, 1st floor of the Temple Building, 12th & R Streets in Lincoln, NE. HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST: Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

We are back for our 5th Summer with the Brownville Village Theatre and their 58th Season! There's so much to share that you won't want to miss this podcast! We discuss their five shows of the summer - plus a world premiere of the play "For the Protection of Girls" written by Rachel Curtiss, Artistic Director at Brownville Village Theatre! And there's more - flex tickets, talk backs, BVT Young Performers, and more! We were fortunate to talk with Jack Danter and Rachel Grossman again, as well as Artistic Directors Mitch Bean and Rachel Curtiss, plus two new Company Members, Caleb Martinez and Abigail Martin! BROWNVILLE VILLAGE THEATRE CONTACT INFO: Website: http://www.brownvillevillagetheatre.com/home.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BVT1967/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bvt1967 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownvillevillagetheatre/ Brownville Village Theatre, 222 Water Street, Brownville, NE 402.825.4121 *** HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST: Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

It's going to be a Shrek-tastic Summer at Elkhorn Community Theatre! What’s summer without a fun musical full of magic, music, and a whole lot of ogre-sized fun? Get ready for laughs, love, and larger-than-life characters as Elkhorn Community Theatre proudly presents Shrek the Musical! With a cast of 64 talented performers, this family-friendly production promises to lift your spirits and steal your heart. We had the chance to catch up with Co-Directors Jessica Pule and Jack O'Connell, along with stars: John Celesky as the lovable Shrek, Hunter Sieckmeyer as the comically villainous Lord Farquaad, and Elliot Brummond as the hilarious Donkey! Whether you're young, young-at-heart, or just a big fan of fairy tales with a twist, come join us for an unforgettable musical adventure. Don’t miss your chance to experience this Shrek-tacular show! Grab your tickets now and let your summer start with a roar! Shrek the Musical is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori, Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, along with elements of its sequels: Shrek 2, Shrek Forever After and William Steig's 1990 book Shrek. The original Broadway production opened in December 2008 and ran until January 2010. It toured from 2010 to 2013. It had several nominations and wins for a Tony, Drama Desk Award, as well as the Tony and Laurence Oliver Award. ELKHORN COMMUNITY THEATRE CONTACT INFO Website and Tickets: https://elkhorncommunitytheatre.org/ ASL Performance: June 29th at 2pm Performance Dates: June 20-22 & 27-29 Summer Camp for Kids Grade 3 through 8 - Performance of Shrek for Kids, (free) June 27th. Elkhorn South High School, 20303 Blue Sage Pkwy, Omaha, NE LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

We talked with Lance Nielsen, Executive Director at the Nebraskans for the Arts. The DOGE cuts to the arts, humanities and culture are an important topic making deep and permanent problems for our local Theatres and Creatives. If you aren't aware of what has been happening, or if you want to hear more about it because there is a lot to read out there, we have put it into podcast format for you to listen and easily take in. It will take all of us working together to advocate and save the already allocated for funding for the arts. We can talk to our US and State Senators, and work on building relationships with them, so they understand the direct impact it is having on our state. We hope to have Lance back on the podcast again and will continue coverage of this very important issue affecting all Creatives in our country. NEBRASKANS FOR THE ARTS CONTACT INFO: Website: https://www.nebraskansforthearts.org/ GO TO: The NFTA Action Center: https://www.nebraskansforthearts.org/nebraska-arts-advocacy-network/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nebraskansforthearts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neb4thearts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Neb4TheArts Address: PO Box 8517, Omaha, NE 68018 PH: 402.817.8176 LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Though tickets are limited and a waiting list is already in place, now is the time to sign up for an unforgettable experience! Opera Omaha’s new production of "Fantastic Mr. Fox", based on Roald Dahl’s beloved tale and brought to life by composer Tobias Picker — is the perfect opera for the whole family. Filled with charm, adventure, and clever woodland creatures, it’s a delightful introduction to opera for all ages! Performed outdoors at the stunning Lauritzen Gardens, this 80-minute, no-intermission opera is best enjoyed with your comfy chairs and cozy blankets. Surrounded by nature, it’s a one-of-a-kind way to experience this whimsical world of furry friends and outsmarted farmers. There will be a Relaxed Performance on June 7 – a welcoming option for those who prefer a more sensory-friendly environment. Find out more information here. "Fantastic Mr. Fox" was Composed by Tobias Picker, and the Libretto was written by Donald Sturrock. Composed in 1998, "Fantastic Mr. Fox" is an Opera Omaha Company Premiere. OPERA OMAHA CONTACT INFO: Website & Tickets: www.operaomaha.org Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/operaomaha/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/operaomaha/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/operaomaha You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/operaomaha LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

Get ready for a whirlwind of mystery, mayhem, and masterful disguises as Bellevue Little Theatre opens Ken Ludwig's "Moriarty: A New Sherlock Holmes Adventure" on June 6th! We spoke with four of the five incredible cast members who take on over 40 characters in this fast-paced and thrilling production! The story begins with a royal scandal — the Bohemian king’s stolen letters spark an international crisis involving spies, blackmail, and intrigue. With world peace on the line, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson team up with the clever and charming American actress Irene Adler to confront the nefarious genius Professor Moriarty and his global web of henchmen. Premiered at the Cleveland Play House in April 2023, Moriarty is packed with Victorian-era costumes, classic Holmes-style sleuthing, and is a light-hearted comedy, and a high-stakes adventure you won't want to miss! BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT INFO: Tickets: https://blt.simpletix.com/ Website: http://www.theblt.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellevuelittletheatre/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellevuelittletheatre/ 203 Mission Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska 402.291.1554 LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

We sat down with Denise Putnum, Jae Starling, Michelle Batzer, and Caroline Kelly to talk about their roles in Steel Magnolias, opening May 9th at the Hoff Center at PACE! This heartwarming and humorous comedy-drama is an unforgettable celebration of friendship, resilience, and Southern charm. Don’t miss the sharp one-liners, heartfelt moments, and hilarious female bonding that make this show a "must-see." CHANTICLEER COMMUNITY THEATER CONTACT INFO: Website: Chanticleer at PACE POTTAWATTAMIE ARTS CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT (PACE) CONTACT INFO: Tickets & Website: https://www.paceartsiowa.org/ Location: Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center: 1001 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA. LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

The Omaha Community Playhouse has their 101st Season lined up - and we were fortunate to have the chance to hear all about it. You'll not want to miss this interview with Becky Noble, Executive Director and Mary Carrick, Director of Marketing and Public Relations. We hear a little about their backgrounds and also all the things they have planned for the remaining 100th Season as well as next season! There's lots of exciting shows to choose from to watch, or be involved in, so check out this interview! Omaha Community Playhouse Contact Information: Facebook: omahaplayhouse Instagram:@omahaplayhouse Website: https://www.omahaplayhouse.com/ Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe!

SNAP Productions! / Ghost Light Theatre in Bellevue opens "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Thriller Musical" on April 25th - but there's more! An added performance to the schedule, sing-along performance, an Industry night that is pay-what-you-can and an ASL performance! Hear it from the Barber, Jonas Fogg and Judge Turpin, or ahem... John Celesky, Nick Andersen, and Xavier Carr respectively! "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, A Thriller Musical" opened on Broadway in 1979, and on the West End in 1980. Music and lyrics were written by Stephen Sondheim, and it is based on the 1970 play ("Sweeney Todd") by Christopher Bond. Book was written by Hugh Wheeler. It has won numerous Tony Awards, Laurence Olivier awards, and has had numerous Broadway and London revivals. SNAP! PRODUCTIONS CONACT INFO: Tickets and Website: https://www.snapproductions.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snapproductionsomaha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snapproductions/?hl=en HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

We had the distinct pleasure to talk to three very talented Omaha Creatives involved in the upcoming production "Scissoring" written by C. Quintana at VIA Omaha! We spoke with Asia Nared, Delaney Jackson, and TammyRa who are part of this small cast about the experience of a Catholic schoolteacher who is also in a relationship with another woman and is forced to step back into the closet. This is a fairly new play that has also won an Honorable Mention of the Kilroy's List and was a Finalist at the Alliance-Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition in 2014. Join us for an open and honest discussion about living unabashedly who you truly are, and how the relationships between the characters in this play as the main character, Abigail, reconciles her personal relationships, her relationship with religion, and her career aspirations. For Tickets and Information Go To: https://www.viaomaha.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VIAOmaha This play will be presented at the Flixx Show Bar, 1019 South 10th Street Omaha, NE 68108 HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

The Platte River Bard attended the 2025 Omaha Fringe Festival Lottery and was able to talk to Board President Nic Jansen, Artistic Director Lara Marsh, Board Member Carrie Nash and Button Contest Sponsor Paul Pape of Paul Pape Designs. There are cash prizes for the button contest this year that is due April 20th! There is a lot of excitement about this year's many applicants, opportunities to volunteer and sponsor - so hear all about it here! #omahafringe2025 OMAHA FRINGE FESTIVAL CONTACT INFO: Button Contest Info Volunteer Form Tickets and Website Facebook: @omahafringefest Instagram HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

Once again, we speak with Nia Karmann about her upcoming art show at the Mahoney State Park! This year, the vendors will span both the 1st and 2nd floor of the Peter Kiewitt building at the Mahoney State Park. She has 21 artists of all kinds: photography, paintings, sculptures, pottery, fiber arts and more! Join the kick off event on Friday, April 4th from 6pm - 9pm for wine, cheese and music, and visit the show Saturday from 10 am to 7pm, and Sunday at 10am to 4pm too! The Platte River Art Show is the Most Prestigious Art Show on the RIver! PLATTE RIVER ART SHOW CONTACT INFO: Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083554623192 Mahoney State Park, 28500 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

We spoke to Leo Adam Biga, local freelance cultural journalist and non-fiction book author. His works have spanned many years and subjects. Many times he has traveled for his story, including when he accompanied a group of local students to President Obama's Inauguration, and when he went on the set of well-known writer, director, screenwriter, and Oscar winner, Alexander Payne. This experience resulted in two books: "Alexander Payne: His Journey In Film: A Reporter's Perspective 1998-2012" (Kindle Edition) and "Alexander Payne: His Journey in Film." Mr. Biga has also written local stories about the FIrehouse Dinner Theatre, and other performing arts productions in Omaha, as well as an array of other subjects. He wrote the book "Open Wide: about a dentist, as well as "Crossing Bridges: A Priests Uplifting LIfe Among the Downtrodden." His articles appear in local publications, and magazines, such as The Reader as well as his website. Mr. Biga has been recognized by his peers at the local, state and national levels, and we are honored to have him as a guest on the podcast! We hope he will return to share more about his work and current projects! Leo Adam Biga - Contact Info: Website: https://leoadambiga.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeoAdamBiga/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00E6HE46E/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=0bde3bb1-0805-41d6-884a-a549134f2386 HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

Marie Schuette, local Playwright and Creative, premieres her play "Stuck with Lemons" at the Shelterbelt Theatre February 13th-March 2nd. We talked with Marie Schuette and the Director of this play, Amy Lane about the origins and development of this play that was created and brought to life here in Omaha! This play is a collaboration with Great Plains Theatre Commons and Shelterbelt Theatre! The ASL Performance will be February 22nd. There will not be a performance on February 23rd. GPTC Night will be Wednesday, February 26th. Shelterbelt Theatre Contact Info: Tickets: https://www.shelterbelt.org/shelterbelt-box-office Website: https://www.shelterbelt.org/ Location: 4383 Nicholas St STE 204, Omaha, NE 68131 Great Plains Theatre Commons Contact Info: Website: https://www.gptcplays.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatPlainsTheatreConference Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/290461193/great-plains-theatre-commons/ HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

"Misery" adapted by William Goldman (who also wrote "Princess Bride") is based on the novel by Stephen King. SNAP! Productions will open this production on February 7th and it will run through February 23rd. This three-person show will entertain you with it's wacky and dark plot, as well as it's well-done fight scenes. We talked to Kaitlyn Rudeen who plays Annie Wilkes, Jeremy Earl who plays Paul Sheldon, and our own Chris Berger, who plays Sheriff Buster, and let them tell you why you should come see this psychological horror story! You can even see this on Valentine's Day with your sweetheart! ASL Interpreter Performance, February 16th Industry Night (pay-what-you-can), Monday, February 17th CONTACT INFORMATION FOR SNAP! PRODUCTIONS Snap Productions at Ghost Light Theatre is located at 2221 Thurston Circle, Bellevue, Nebraska. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.snapproductions.com HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

We talk with Actor Hannah Post and Director Mackenzie Zielke about their production, "The Girl on the Train" which opens January 31st at Bellevue Little Theatre. This is a suspenseful thriller was originally a book by Paula Hawkins and a New York Times Best Seller before it was a movie, and then a play adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel. If you like a suspenseful story, you'll enjoy this show! Find out more on our podcast, and get your tickets now to help solve the case! BELLEVUE LITTLE THEATRE CONTACT INFO: Tickets: https://blt.simpletix.com/ Website: http://www.theblt.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bellevuelittletheatre/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bellevuelittletheatre/ 203 Mission Avenue, Bellevue, Nebraska 402.291.1554 HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.

The 19th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Art Awards (OEAA) Awards are here! On February 16, 2025, the awards will be held at The Admiral Theater (admiralomaha.com/). We have the scoop here for you about this prestigious Omaha tradition! Find out why the OEAA puts on their awards, how the voting works, how the venue dictates the award show, and learn more about the theme for this year. We talked with Board President, Doug Meigs, Director of the Award Show, Hughston Walkinshaw, and Board Members: Lori Lynn Ahrends and Jedeka Poindexter about all of these things - and more - so be sure to check it out! Get your tickets now at: www.oea-awards.org/ (Nominees, make sure you get your password for discounted tickets also by contacting the OEAA.) A special Thank You to the Pottawattamie Arts Cultural Entertainment (PACE Arts Iowa) for hosting our podcast! You can find PACE at www.paceartsiowa.org. HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.